Last updated on July 12, 2026

Average rent in
Cheyenne, WY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cheyenne rent stands today

    Cheyenne, WY rent rose 16.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,370/month. Renters today are paying $140 more per month on average than last year, following a recent peak of $1,395/month in February 2026.

  • Cheyenne sits 29.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 140 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Cheyenne rent for $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $950/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Cheyenne

$1,370/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cheyenne is $1,370 per month as of July 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cheyenne

140

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cheyenne rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cheyenne, WY

Average rent prices in Cheyenne have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cheyenne, WY

Rent prices in Cheyenne vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cheyenne is $1,150, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Cheyenne run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$900

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$950

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,750

8%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,495

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cheyenne, WY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cheyenne, WY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cheyenne and Berthoud by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cheyenne

Median rent price$1,370
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,737
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cheyenne, WY is 50% lower than the median rent in Berthoud, CO.

Cost of living in Cheyenne, WY

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services2% higher
Groceries2% higher
Health2% lower
HousingNo difference
Transportation5% lower
Utilities5% lower

Discover rentals in Cheyenne, WY

Concord Village - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

21h ago

8.2

Very good

Concord Village

1122 W Allison Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82007

1–2 beds

1 bath

$419–$976

Apartment for rent

Lexington Hills - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

7.7

Very good

Lexington Hills

514 Desmet Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82007

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$465–$550

Apartment for rent

Hilltop - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Hilltop

4600 4600-01-11-12 Hilltop Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82009

1–2 beds

1 bath

$825–$950

Apartment for rent

Parkview4517 (KC-AM) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Parkview4517 (KC-AM)

4517 Parkview Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82001

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cheyenne, WY

Quick answers to common questions about the Cheyenne rental market.

How much is rent in Cheyenne?

The average rent in Cheyenne is $1,370 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cheyenne?

Average rent prices in Cheyenne have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Cheyenne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cheyenne is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cheyenne?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cheyenne are Historic Cheyenne ($1,200/mo), Grandview Park ($1,200/mo), and Rocking Star Ranch ($1,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cheyenne?

To comfortably afford rent in Cheyenne, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cheyenne?

Cheyenne's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $910 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,200 per month. These figures represent the current pricing across Wyoming's capital city, with 2-bedroom apartments making up the largest share of available rentals at 43% of the market.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Cheyenne